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Hay & Kilner welcomes new addition to corporate and commercial team

18 Sep 2017

Newcastle law firm Hay & Kilner has expanded its corporate and commercial team with the appointment of solicitor Ben Jackson, reflecting the progress the firm continues to make and its appetite for future growth.

Ben successfully completed his training at the firm, having gained valuable experience in the firm’s corporate and commercial team. Ben will assist the team on a wide range of projects including business and share acquisitions and disposals, corporate refinancing, management buy-outs and employee share option schemes as well as a full range of commercial agreement work.

Jonathan Waters, Managing Partner at Hay & Kilner commented:

“Ben’s appointment reflects the increase in demand for our services in corporate and commercial law. He has already shown a real passion for his role and developed strong relationships with our clients, in addition to being technically excellent.”

Corporate and Commercial law are significant practice areas at Hay & Kilner and the team boasts an impressive range of local and national clients. The team is highly recommended in the independently researched guide to the legal profession, The Legal 500, where they are commended for delivering “first-rate advice that is thorough and comprehensive”.

Sarah Hall, Head of the Commercial department at Hay & Kilner commented:

“Ben has worked hard throughout his training contract to earn a permanent position in the commercial department at Hay & Kilner where he can specialise and complement the skills of existing team members and provide the best possible service to our clients. We wish Ben every success in his career at Hay & Kilner.”

Hay & Kilner has also recently appointed two new trainee solicitors. Abby Dorani and Tom Bridge join four other trainee solicitors who are currently completing the final year of their training contracts.

Hay & Kilner is one of the region’s leading law firms, offering a full range of legal services to businesses and individuals.

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‘Hay & Kilner’ and ‘Hay & Kilner Law Firm’ are both trading names of Hay & Kilner LLP, a limited liability
partnership registered in England & Wales with registered number OC418767. Our registered office is at Merchant
House, 30 Cloth Market, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EE and we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We use
the word ‘partner’ to refer to a member of Hay & Kilner LLP. A list of the members is available at our
registered office.